MonroevsGrungeist

Monroe and Grungeist are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Monroe

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.5–2.9%

Beta acid

6.5–7.5%

Total oil

0.95–1 mL

Germany

Grungeist

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.9%

Beta acid

9%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Monroe

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Grungeist

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Passion fruit

Only in Monroe

MildSmoothStrawberryCherryPlumRaspberryOrangeRaspberry

Only in Grungeist

KiwiPeachLemonFloralLavenderZest

Property

PropertyMonroeGrungeist
Alpha acid2.5–2.9%2.9%
Beta acid6.5–7.5%9%
Co-humulone-19.2%
Total oil0.95–1 mL-
Myrcene--
Humulene--
Caryophyllene--
Farnesene--
OriginGermanyUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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